Minutes 03-05-85MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT
CITY HALL, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, MARCH 5, 1985
PRESENT
Carl Zimmerman, Mayor
Robert Ferrell, Vice Mayor
Nick Cassandra, Councilman
James R. Warnke, Councilman
Samuel L. Wright, Councilman
Peter L. Cheney, City Manager
Betty S. Boroni, City Clerk
James W. Vance, City Attorney
Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order at 7:30 P. M.
The invocation was given by Father Richard Smith, St. Mary's
Episcopal Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag led by Councilman Samuel L. Wright.
Simon Ryder, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board;
Samuel Scheiner, Vice Chairman, and H. Peter Mooij, Member,
Community Redevelopment Agency; Ben Uleck, Member of the
Board of Adjustment; Ralph Marchese, Member of the Civil
Service Board; Lottie Pierce, Boynton Beach Housing
Authority; Mary Reeves of The Post; Kipp Friedman, Boynton
Beach News Journal, and Dave Gibson, Sun Sentinel, were in
the audience.
City employees present were William Sullivan, Director of
Purchasing; Perry Cessna, Utilities Director; Edward Hillery,
Police Chief; Sue Kruse, Deputy City Clerk; Carmen
Annunziato, Director of Planning, and Tim Cannon, Senior
City Planner.
AGENDA APPROVAL
Under "VII. DEVELOPMENT PLANS," City Manager Cheney deleted
"C. Consider request for a finding of no substantial change
in connection with the proposed modification to the Melear
PUD", as it should not have been on the agenda. He added a
Proclamation relative to Severe Weather Awareness Week under
"E. Announcements."
Councilman Warnke moved that the agenda be approved with the
changes, seconded by Councilman Wright. Motion carried 5-0.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
General Election - March 12, 1985
Mayor Zimmerman announced the General Election will be next
Tuesday, March 12, 1985.
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Special City Council Meeting to Accept Election Returns
March 13, 1985 - 5:00 P. M.
Mayor Zimmerman announced this, saying it would be Wednesday,
March 13, the day after the General Election.
Proclamation - American Association of University Women
(AAUW Week) March 3 - 9, 1985
Mayor Zimmerman read the Proclamation and presented a copy
to Ms. Catherine Vanderkolk of AAUW.
Proclamation - Severe Weather Awareness Week -
March 3 - 9, 1985
Mayor Zimmerman also read this Proclamation.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Sunshine Car Wash, North Federal Highway
In the past, the City had several complaints about Sunshine
Car Wash. The neighbors were at the last meeting and
complained about material being thrown over the fence onto
private property. City Manager Cheney suggested one of the
neighbors collect some of it so the City could see what kind
f material it was and discuss it with the owners of the Car
ash. He wished to thank the neighbor who phoned today to
say he has a bag of the material.
In addition, City Manager Cheney contacted one of the co-
owners, and he gathered that one of the neighbors had also
contacted them. Apparently, this was the first time, this
week, that the owners realized there was a problem of noise.
City Manager Cheney was assured that the owners are taking
the first step by having signs placed on the property, and
e hoped the people using the property would heed the signs.
ity Manager Cheney said the City will take it step by step
until the problem is solved.
Reynolds Aluminum Recycling Facility
City Manager Cheney reported that Reynolds Aluminum has a
recycling facility on North Seacrest Boulevard and will make
a 1~ donation to the City's Memorial Tree Fund for all metal
recycled with them during the month of March. He said the
City will not mind if people take their cans to Reynolds
instead of the recycling place by the Water Treatment Plant.
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City Manager Cheney explained that this is an attempt by
Reynolds Aluminum to make a contribution to the City and
thank the City for providing them with a place where they
could have their recycling facility.
Water
City Manager Cheney informed everyone that Councilman
Warnke was visited by a company who wanted to assist him in
having clean water. They apparently did some tests of his
Water and gave him information about the City's water with
a suggestion as to why he should pay $1,800.00 to have some
equipment put in to improve his water.
Councilman Warnke indicated that he was told that the City
has trihalomethanes in its water that are 15 times the
National average. City Manager Cheney advised that the
trihalomethanes in our water is eight parts to a billion.
The maximum contaminant is 100 parts to a billion, so the
City is well below the maximum.
The company also indicated that the City water comes from an
aquifer that is only five to ten feet below the ground and
if the City's wells were down to 200 feet, the City would
not have a problem. The City's shallowest wells (the old
ones we do not use very much) are steel cased to 40 feet and
then start drawing water. The next ten wells are steel
cased to 70 feet, and all of the City's newest wells are
down to 200 feet.
City Manager Cheney commented that some people should obtain
better information before reporting it to our citizens.
Luckily, Councilman Warnke was aware that some of the infor-
mation was "off base", and he provided the City with a memo
so the City could respond. City Manager Cheney said he would
~rovide the Council with a somewhat technical but more
~etailed response.
Councilman Warnke thought it might behoove the City to indi-
cate to the public that if someone comes to their house and
ants to purify Boynton water, the City's Water Department
will be glad to cooperate and provide scientific results
from its own testing for a comparison. City Manager Cheney
added that the City will test anybody's water any time if
people will let them know.
City Manager Cheney noticed a machine on the outside of a
b~ilding where you can buy water at 25~ a gallon. He also
n~ticed that the pipes apparently came out of the building,
sm the water coming out of the machine was City water. The
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machine apparently sterilizes the water with ultra violet
rays and reduces the hardness somewhat.
City Manager Cheney's point was there is a lot going on
about water and a lot of suggestive scare tactics about City
water. He suggested that water people get out of a public
distribution system is tested on a regular basis all of the
time. City Manager Cheney was not sure that the water
people buy from machines or water that is bottled has the
same standard of testing the public water supply has. He
thought the public should watch out for that when they pay
25~ a gallon instead of 15~.
Councilman Warnke remarked that he was going to carry this
thing through to Consumer Affairs.
City Manager Cheney referred to the lack of rain and said it
is time to consider being very careful about the use of
water until there is rain.
G.A.L.A.
City Manager Cheney praised the G.A.L.A., saying the City and
people who came were pleased. Those involved with putting
it on once again did an excellent job; it went smoothly; and
they found more and more people are coming from greater
distances. City Manager Cheney added that the artists also
were very pleased.
PUBLIC AUDIENCE
Shooters on the Water
Derle Bailey, 644 Las Palmas Drive, (somewhere in the
neighborhood of the intersection of N. E. 22nd Avenue and
U. So 1 North) is Acting President of the Las Palmas Park
Homeowners' Association. They ha~e a nuisance in their
neighborhood by the name of Shooters (formerly LaNotte).
Mr. Bailey and his neighbors pick up broken bottles, beer
cans, and debris in their backyards that come over a
concrete wall, which is supposed to be a buffer between them
and Shooters' parking lot. Every night they listen to yells,
fighting, speeding cars, and screeching tires until
3:00 A. M.
Mr. Bailey knew the Council would hear a Noise Ordinance
tDnight, but that would not solve their problem. In 1982,
the voters of Boynton voted to close bars at 2:00 A. M. Mr.
Bailey suggested they open bars at 2:00 A. M. because the
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people are not as noisy, rowdy, and ridiculous going there.
It is only when they are leaving there that they seem to be
a problem.
Mr. Bailey wanted to discuss this with the Council and
invited them to a meeting the next night (Wednesday, March
6, 1985), at 7:00 P. M. at 644 Las Palmas Drive. He
confirmed City Manager Cheney's statement that Police Chief
Hillery was invited and would be there. City Manager Cheney
stated that the City will have an appropriate representative
at the meeting to speak to them about the problems they
are addressing.
N. E. 12th and 13th Avenues
Wilda Searcy, 402 N. E. 13th Avenue, saw City Manager Cheney
got the people back to work. She was informed by the
construction company that the streets will be finished by the
middle of April. The City Inspector told her he was happy
because now people can get in and out to their houses.
Vacant Lots
Yesterday (March 4, 1985), Mrs. Searcy met with George Hunt,
Assistant to the City Manager, about the vacant lots. She
hoped the Council would support what they discussed with
other vacant lot owners.
Mrs. Searcy reported seeing a man on one of the vacant lots,
underneath a car working, and she asked Mr. Hunt to send the
Police. She went by again, and the man was still there.
Mrs. Searcy also mentioned debris on the lots and said they
want their neighborhood cleaned up.
Sidewalks
Mrs. Searcy reported that she picked up the proposal for the
sidewalks from Mr. Hunt and will take it to West Palm Beach
(Community Development Agency) at 9:00 A. M., Wednesday,
March 6, because they said they could do it. They wanted it
Friday, March 1, but Mrs. Searcy could not get it there at
that time, so they gave an extension until March 6.
Noise at Sunshine Car Wash
Mr. James Richardson, 639 South Road, was again appearing
because of the noise at Sunshine Car Wash. He commended the
Police Department for their rapid action and said it was very
good. Mr. Richardson also thanked City Manager Cheney for
contacting the owner.
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Mr. Richardson asked if a sign could be put up saying there
is a City Ordinance to keep the noise low. Mayor Zimmerman
informed Mr. Richardson that the owner is going to design
some signs and put them up.
When the Ordinance is passed on second reading, Councilman
Cassandra believed it then took ten days after that. He
asked (if the owner allows it) whether it would be possible
to have a sign at the car wash saying the City has a Noise
Ordinance so the people will know the City has an Ordinance
they can enforce if they have to. Mayor Zimmerman thought
if the owner put up signs, there would not be any need for
City signs. Councilman Wright agreed with Councilman
Cassandra that they could approach it as step 2 if step 1
did not work.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of February 19,
1985
Special City Council Meeting Minutes of February 25,
February 25, 1985
B. Bids
1. Purchase of New Pump for Well 910
City Manager Cheney's memo of March 5 referred to the memo-
randum from Perry Cessna, Director of Utilities, dated
February 5, 1985, which said the yield of Well 910 has been
increased by 300% and recommended that the City Council
authorize the purchase of a new pump from Water Resources
with the understanding that the old pump will be retained as
a back-up pump.
The Kohler & Campbell Studio Piano for Civic Center -
Recreation
The Tabulation Committee recommended awarding the bid to
Chafin Music Center, Lake Worth, in the amount of $1,850.00.
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Report on Improvements to Sewer Line -
Boynton Beach Boulevard
In his memo of February 11, 1985, Perry Cessna, Director of
Utilities wrote that the gravity sewer line which serves
Boynton Beach Boulevard and some of the areas to the north
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and south, from 3rd Street east to lift station 356, is a
20" line which was placed in operation in 1926 as a combined
storm and sanitary sewer.
City Manager Cheney commented that this sewer line is
collapsing. There are two ways of repairing it. One is to
dig it all up and replace it for $45,000. Mr. Cessna came
up with an alternative of cutting a section in Boynton
Beach Boulevard of about 25 feet and putting a piece of
plastic pipe inside of the old pipe, then filling the void
in, grouting in and all kinds of other things that are
necessary. If that works, City Manager Cheney said they
will be spending about $7,000 to repair it instead of
$45,000.
Councilman Cassandra noted that Mr. Cessna implied that the
Volume of sewage and water going through the smaller pipe
will not have any back-up effect on any people, and, in the
meanwhile, a by-pass will be done so the people will have
no loss of sewage.
C. Resolutions
Proposed Resolution No. 85-K
Re: Support of the Southeast Florida Plan -
Requested by Councilman Samuel L. Wright
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
SOUTHEAST FLORIDA PLAN"
Councilman Wright attended a session at Florida Atlantic
University and reported that municipalities as well as
participants in the program are encouraged to speak to their
legislators to bring on hew programs, etc. Some of the
other cities have acted favorably upon the Resolution.
Proposed Resolution No. 85-M Re: Bond Reduction -
Golfview Harbour Estates (Tracts 2 and 3) of the
3rd Section of Golfview Harbour
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, REDUCING THE AMOUNT OF THE
PERFORMANCE BOND FOR GOLFVIEW HARBOUR ESTATES IN
SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 43 EAST"
Proposed Resolution No. 85-L Re Release of Bond -
Manor Forest, Plat I
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE CITY MAIN-
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TAINED IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASING THE PERFORMANCE
BOND FOR THE PLAT OF MANOR FOREST IN SECTION 12,
TOWNSHIP 45 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, AS RECORDED IN
PLAT BOOK 46, PAGES 1 AND 2, PALM BEACH COUNTY
RECORDS"
D. Development Plans
None.
E. Legal - Other
1. Renew Emergency Medical Service Director Contract
Councilman Cassandra recognized that we need this but
noticed that the premium more than doubled, and the City
would be paying $8,000 just for protection for a malpractice
suit. He thought they should look at other ways to solve
that problem. City Manager Cheney said there was no way to
solve the problem except to continue to pay the premiums
wherever the City can find a company that will carry the
insurance. The City is covering it with a Million Dollars,
and the County is covering it with Ten Million Dollars.
It is kind of a lump sum Countywide policy, and City Manager
Cheney thought the Ten Million Dollars covered more than
just the Medical Director and a lot of related malpractice.
He said the City cannot operate without it because the
doctor will not operate without it. Also, by Statute, the
City cannot operate a paramedic program without a Medical
Director.
City Manager Cheney was glad Councilman Cassandra brought
this up because it let people know the tremendous cost of
the paramedic program and the benefits they are getting.
He thought next year in the budget they would separate out
in some way the cost of the paramedic program.
2. Pending Court Cases - Report from James Vance
Attorney Vance wrote a Memo dated March 5, 1985 to the Mayor
and Council regarding pending litigation.
3. Approve Renewal of Library Service Agreement
Virginia K. Farace, Library Director, wrote in her
Memorandum of February 22 that she and the Library Board
recommended that the contracts be executed.
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F. Approval of Bills
See list attached.
Councilman Cassandra moved to approve the Consent Agenda,
seconded by Vice Mayor Ferrell. Motion carried 5-0.
BIDS
None.
PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P. M.
OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA PERMITS
Consider a request for rezoning the downtown area
(Central Business District) - South of NE 7th Avenue,
West of Intracoastal Waterway, North of SE 2nd Avenue,
and East of FEC Railroad
Mayor Zimmerman announced that this had been continued for
tonight's meeting, and there still seemed to be a problem.
Since City Manager Cheney's Memo of March 5, 1985 indicated
that there will be a meeting of the Planning and Zoning
Board on March 12 to finalize some of the suggestions,
Councilman Warnke moved to postpone this until the Public
Hearing at 8:00 p. M. at the regular Council Meeting of
March 19. Councilman Cassandra seconded the motion, and the
motion carried 5-0.
DEVELOPMENT PLANS
A. Time Extension/Simon Site Plan
Charles J. Simon, D.D.S., 2620 South Seacrest Boulevard,
Boynton Beach, Florida 33435, came forward to answer any
questions the Council had. Vice Mayor Ferrell asked if the
property is for sale. Dr. Simon's intent is to go forth
with the building but, because he is having difficulty
finding a tenant and since his time extension runs out on
March 20, out of frustration, he put a "For Sale" sign on
it. Realtors are trying to market the building for Dr.
Simon in the way of rental.
A big stumbling block for Dr. Simon were some of the restric-
tions with the site plan approval, which involved putting in
a fire hydrant and bringing a water line to the property.
When you consider the entire building structure, it comes to
quite an expense. With the amount of setbacks and the small
amount of square footage, Dr. Simon said he has to be careful
with the economics of it. He stated that cost was a big
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factor. Another complication was Delray Beach Hospital,
which has reduced the attractiveness of professional
buildings coming in this area.
Dr. Simon thought the development going in across the street
and Laurel Lake could be a big benefit to him, if he could
wait until that comes about and could then go forth with it
at that time.
Other than finances, Councilman Cassandra commented that the
fire hydrant was not a problem, and he asked if Dr. Simon
was still going to abide by all of the restrictions placed
on the property by the City. Dr. Simon replied, "Absolutely."
As a matter of fact, he thought they said there may be added
restrictions because of changes in the Code.
Councilman Cassandra moved to grant the one year time
extension recommended by City Manager Cheney in his memo of
March 5, 1985. Councilman Warnke seconded the motion, and
the motion carried 5-0.
Consider request for a finding of no substantial change
in connection with a proposed modification to the
Cherry Walk (formerly known as Lakes of Tara) Planned
Unit Development
Mr. Annunziato said the developers of the project are
beginning to finalize Phase I of the PUD and are requesting
modifications in the approved master plan, which he outlined
in his memorandum of February 26, 1985. The Technical
Review Board reviewed the changes and recommended that
Council find no substantial change. The Planning and Zoning
Board approved the request, subject to the memo from the
City Engineer.
D. M. Ambrose, P. E., D. M. Ambrose Associates, Inc.,
Consulting Engineers - Land Surveyors, 6190 North Federal
Highway, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, prepared the revised
site plan and submitted it to Mr. Annunziato. He said Mr.
Annunziato described thoroughly the primary changes.
With reference to the third modification, Mr. Ambrose said
the lake is rather deep at the east end, and they spent a
great deal of time, money and material in building it up.
At this moment, stablilizing it further would become an
enormous undertaking. Councilman Cassandra said they would
be talking about 24 feet closer to the building line or
whatever would be there. If they have a problem stablizing,
he thought they would have a shift of the edge closer each
time. It created a problem in Councilman Cassandra's mind
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as to what they were proving, and he pointed out that there
was no guarantee of stabilization.
Mr. Annunziato read the Memorandum from Tom Clark, City
Engineer, dated February 26, 1985, and stated before the
City releases the bondr he thought Mr. Clark would have to
be satisfied that the final configuration is a stable one.
Councilman Cassandra said to suppose it is not stable at
that time, and Mr. Ambrose would have to come back and give
another change. He was concerned about granting requests
of less and less feet. Mr. Ambrose understood what Council-
man Cassandra was saying and thought they were prepared to
say they will assure the finalization of the position as it
is now, at 46 feet. They have stabilized that area by
putting in boulders and sand. It has been there six weeks,
and Mr. Ambrose assured the Council that they will support
that amount of open area beyond the lot l~ne. Obviously,
Mr. Clark and others may request some guarantee for a time
specific to assure that will remain stable through the next
rainy season. Mr. Ambrose thought that was reasonable and
said they were prepared to do that.
Mr. Ambrose replied negatively to Councilman Cassandra's
question of whether a pool was near the area. He explained
that this is the east perimeter of the lake, and the pool is
on the south center.
Councilman Warnke moved that they make a finding of no
substantial change in connection with the proposed modifica-
tion to the Cherry Walk PUD, subject to the memo from the
City Engineer dated February 26, 1985. Councilman Wright
seconded the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
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Consider request for a finding of no substantial change
in connection with the proposed modification to the
Melear PUD
Mayor Zimmerman announced that this request had been with-
drawn.
Consider request for a finding of no substantial change
in connection with proposed modifications to the
Meadows 300 PUD
In this instance, Mr. Annunziato said the applicant was
requested to develop the site consistent with the type of
unit proposed at a density somewhat less than what was pro-
posed. However, the issue of setbacks and type of develop-
ment would have to be addressed in the master plan modifica-
tions.
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Hasco Development Corporation was requesting a configuration
of lots and setbacks as shown on the overlay. Mr.
Annunziato said the setbacks appear to be reasonable for the
kind of development proposed.
Mr. Annunziato continued that site plans were submitted to
show how the lots would be served with sewer and water. As
shown in his memorandum of February 28, 1985 addressed to
City Manager Cheney, Mr. Annunziato said the Technical
Review Board recommended that the Council make a finding of
no substantial change.
Russell Scott, of Urban Design Studio, West Palm Beach,
acting as Agent for Hasco Development Corporation, showed on
a graphic the shift of six units from Parcel M to Parcel G
that they were requesting. The most unique thing about what
they were requesting was the new concept in zero lot lines
called the "Z" shape.
Mr. Scott said a typical zero lot line building has one win-
dow in its exterior wall. It is a fairly rectangular shaped
lot, and the concept is a "Z" lot or staggered lot. The
building has two areas that are zero lot lines. However,
the open spaces remaining on the property wrap around the
building, and the lot then has the "Z" shape configuration
Mr. Scott gave the benefits in staggering the building in
this manner. At regular intervals, facing garage spaces on
opposite sides of the street allows a clustering of garages
and driveways, keeps the cars further back from the street,
and you are not in every case looking at a garage door when
you drive down the street. Also, the buildings being on an
angle break up the expanse of pavement. It would also
allow more flexibility and design creativity in what could
be done with the remaining open space.
Mr. Scott added that it was interesting to note that even
-with the change in configuration, the difference in lot
area, buildable area, and open space was within 2% of what
one gets on a fairly standard zero lot line. He said they
have phototypes that show how backyards can be developed to
allow the addition of screen rooms, decks, landscaping, etc.
Councilman Cassandra asked if the original square footage
of the site plan on the conventional zero lot line was less
than, more than, or equal to the new "Z" outlay. Mr. Scott
answered that it has not increased. Everything is within 2%
of the entire lot area, the allowable building area, the
building, and the amount of open space. They are virtually
identical. The setbacks are the same. At no point would a
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building be any closer in a zigzagged zero lot than it would
be on a conventional zero lot line, and it avoids the long,
windowless wall and also provides more opportunity for win-
dows.
Mr. Scott assured Councilman Cassandra that there was no
privacy invasion from one building to another. He informed
~ayor Zimmerman that you have to go through the house to get
from the rear yard to the front yard. On the conventional,
you can go on three sides, so Mayor Zimmerman thought this
was a disadvantage. As far as the accessibility from where
one would keep one's maintenance equipment, Mr. Scott did
~ot consider it a disadvantage. He told Councilman Warnke
if he was mowing the yard, he could take the lawn mower
through the garage. Councilman Cassandra commented that it
would be the buyer's problem.
Councilman Warnke wondered where you would keep boats and
recreational vehicles. Mr. Scott did not know if they would
be allowed to park at the individual buildings or in the
garages. Councilman Cassandra said that would be what the
development would have to decide.
Councilman Cassandra asked if the Technical Review Board
felt having "Z" shaped zero lot lines versus conventional
zero lot lines that were already approved would be of benefit
to the City. Mr. Annunziato explained that this was the
same concept but a little different design. He thought this
g~ve more privacy than some of the other units. It appeared
to City Manager Cheney that you would get more circulation
o~f air within the house.
M~. Scott told Mayor Zimmerman he believed the Planned Unit
Development (PUD) requires common maintenance for the common
areas. The front yards would be common areas. Councilman
Wright added that the rear lots would be the homeowners'
responsibility. There was discussion.
Mayor Zimmerman asked how many units were in the site.
SCott replied that there are 92. They were originally
approved for 98, but are transferring six to the other
parcel.
Mr.
Vice Mayor Ferrell moved to approve the request for a finding
of no substantial change, seconded by Councilman Cassandra.
Motion carried 5-0.
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Consider request for an exception to C-3 District
Height Regulations to permit the construction of
mechanical equipment and screen walls which exceed the
District Height Regulation by 8.67 + feet.
This request was submitted by Howar~ McCall for
Glenhurst Development, Inc.
Mr. Annunziato said this is a request to permit the construc-
tion of mechanical equipment on the roof of a four story
proposed office building, which will be located on Ocean
Drive to the east of where the previously approved Forum
Shoppes' four story office building will be.
Mr. Annunziato informed Mayor Zimmerman that this plan was
approved approximately two years ago and was ready for a
permit approximately one year ago. The permits were not
received, the plan died, and the applicant has resubmitted,
so they are going back through the procedure.
The request before the Council was 45 feet to the top of
the roof structure for the four story building, and there
will be approximately 8-2/3 feet for the mechanical equip-
ment. It will be a block and stucco structure with the
same roof materials and configuration with a grill screen.
As a part of that, Mr. Annunziato said an elevator height
also exceeds the height regulations but by less than the
8.67 feet of mechanical equipment. There will be two of
those, and they will lie to the north of the building and
will be of the same design and same material. The structure
sits closer to Ocean Drive.
City Manager Cheney explained that this is the vacant lot
between the Forum Shoppes and Leisureville.
Mr. Annunziato confirmed Councilman Cassandra's statement
that the applicant must have his original site plan approved
again. If this is approved tonight, he will be on the next
Council agenda following a review by the Planning and Zoning
Board and the Community Appearance Board.
Mr. Annunziato said this is Phase A of Phases A, B and C,
and the elevator towers will be in between. Councilman
Cassandra asked how close this would be to the Leisureville
community. Mr. Annunziato replied that it is about 50 feet
to the property line. He told Mayor Zimmerman there are
Australian Pines, a landscaped area, and a six foot high
masonry wall, which separate the parking area for this build-
lng from the Leisureville site.
As this is a commercial piece of property venture, Council-
man Cassandra wondered if they would fall under Code for 75%
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to be hidden from the community. City Manager Cheney replied
that they did not because the 75% was a special provision
the Council put in a Planned Industrial Development.
Councilman Cassandra asked if the City has a Code to protect
the residents. City Manager Cheney answered that the
Community Appearance Board requires their standards for land-
scaping and the walk.
Mayor Zimmerman believed one of the buildings was designed
to have parking in the bottom floor. Mr. Annunziato informed
him that it still does. There is parking and then three
stories of offices. The elevations break. In some areas,
it is two stories, some three, and some four stories.
Howard McCall, of McCall & Lynch, Architects and Planners,
Boca Raton, representing Glenhurst Development, said these
were the same drawings that were presented to the Council in
July of 1982. It went through the entire permit process
and was ready to have a permit picked up. The project is
now ready to go forward. Mr. McCall said the top of the
roof structure itself is 45 feet in height. The exception
is just for the air conditioning cooling tower equipment,
whiCh is screened.
People in the audience asked what section of Leisureville it
was in. City Manager Cheney replied that it was to the
north side of Ocean Drive, across Ocean Drive and north of
the golf course.
Ben Uleck, 1507 S. W. 17th Avenue, Boynton Beach, said the
City passed a referendum that 45 feet was it. He stated that
Mr. McCall showed a cooling tower which is part of a build-
ing. Mr. Uleck said the City agreed to have an elevator
motor room only, not a complete cooling tower. He was
adamant in saying that if Mr. McCall wants to go 8-1/2 feet
higher, it is against our Code of 45 feet.
Councilman Warnke interjected that this was just the first
part, and there will be two public hearings after this. He
asked everyone not to get excited and wanted to know what
the Code Book said about appurtenances above 45 feet. City
Manager Cheney read, "Water, cooling and fire towers. . ."
Councilman Warnke asked what the height is on that. Mayor
Zimmerman believed the Council could allow this and still
be within the Code, but added that the Council did not have
to allow it.
City Manager Cheney clarified that the Code anticipated that
this might come up and allows "water, cooling and fire
towers, radio and television towers . . church spires, domes,
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cupolas, . .electrical and mechanical support systems, and
similar structures, and their necessary mechanical appurten-
ances. . " Mayor Zimmerman determined that the Forum
Shoppes was the nearest four story building within this
area.
Mr. McCall showed a landscaped site plan and said there are
three buildings. All three are different, so it is not
repetitious. He indicated the location of the first
building, proposed to be built now, and said the elevator
tower is between the first building and the second building.
Mr. McCall also showed where the other buildings would be.
The Forum Shoppes are to the west.
Councilman Cassandra asked if the commercial venture in
this would be business or professional offices. Mr. McCall
replied that they would be business offices. Councilman
Cassandra said they were talking about 53 feet from the
crest of the road to the top.
Councilman Wright moved to approve the request for an
exception. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Warnke moved to deny the request for an
exception to C-3 District Height Regulations of 8.67 + feet,
seconded by Councilman Cassandra. --
Just because buildings happen to be over 45 feet, and people
cannot put everything in four stories, Councilman Wright
thought they should take the matter back to the public and
get them to reduce it to three stories with exceptions.
Councilman Cassandra thought what eventually should be done
is to remove the "catch all" phrase that anything possible
could be on the roof and it should be specifically spelled
out. He pointed out that the City is in the process of
changing its Code Book, 'and this might be a good place to
approach the people and see how they want it spelled out.
Councilman Wright thought it was unfair. He asked Mr.
McCall if he could put what he needed to do in the ground.
Mr. McCall replied that it would be far less objectionable
in the air than it would be in the ground. This surprised
Mr. McCall because the Code specifically states that these
things are allowed on the roof, and they had prior approval.
Vice Mayor Ferrell thought the Council had to do something
to address this because, depending on who is here, some get
it and some do not. He said they better stop and take a
look at it.
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Councilman Wright called attention to the fact that most of
the time people who have asked for four stories have come in
for some exceptions. Councilman Cassandra agreed that the
Code has to be addressed because they had everything. He
thought the original request was for elevators. Councilman
Cassandra read from paragraph 2, "F. Height Limitations and
Exceptions", Section 4, Boynton Beach Code, and said it is
a "catch all" statement. Councilman Wright said it was by
design that it was Passed, and it was written that way from
its inception. Nothing has been changed or altered since
that time. He was on the Council when it was written, and
it was correct the way it was written.
Councilman Wright asked if they were going to deny people
these requests and contend that they need to address the
Code before they continue, or were they just going to ask
people not to come and do anything in our community.
Vice Mayor Ferrell asked if the description in the Code was
not a part of the referendum. Councilman Cassandra replied
affirmatively. Vice Mayor Ferrell thought the Council should
do its job. Councilman Wright reiterated that he thought it
was unfair for them to treat people like this.
Councilman Cassandra thought there was a discrepancy. He
said what was voted on had at least 15 or 16 words but was
advertised in the newspaper allegedly with all of these words.
What the people saw on the ballot was not all of these words.
There were shouts and applause from the audience. City
Attorney Vance interjected that what the people saw on the
ballot was mandated by Florida Statutes. Councilman
Cassandra was saying what the people saw on the ballot mis-
led the people as to what they voted for.
Councilman Wright stated he went through all of it and voted
not to support it because he did not like it and still does
not like it. He said the people in the community wanted
four stories and nothing to exceed that. The people wanted
four stories maximum in all buildings in this community.
The point Vice Mayor Ferrell was trying to make was that,
depending on who is there, some the Council allows and some
they do not. Councilman Wright added that it is unfair. If
they are going to say 45 feet, no matter what, Vice Mayor
Ferrell felt they should be saying it all of the time so the
people have an idea when they come in. That means the first
person who comes in and wants to go 46 feet will be answered,
"No." That means the cross, the cupola, etc. If a crowd
comes to object to it, then they will know everybody wants
4o go that way.
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Mayor Zimmerman looked at it differently. He thought it was
at the option of the Council, and the particular circumstances
for the request should enter into the picture. Vice Mayor
Ferrei1 agreed and pointed out that the circumstances on
this were no different than a few of the others. Councilman
Wright expressed that something has to be done because these
people are spending all of their money to do things. They
are passed by the City Planner's office, think they are in
compliance with What the people have mandated, and then they
come to the Council and are slapped in the face.
The way Mayor Zimmerman saw it was that the applicant came
in for a site plan approval and did not ask for this on their
first site plan approval. Mr. McCall disagreed, saying he
most certainly did, and the height limitation was approved
by the Council. Mr. Annunziato confirmed this, saying it was
approved on July 22.
Mayor Zimmerman told Mr. McCall it was better to be turned
down now, before all of the plans are completely done. Mr.
McCall informed him that the plans have been finished for
two years. It went through the permit process that took
over a year. Mr. McCall told Mayor Zimmerman there is just
one building right now. The drawings for that building are
completely finished and have been through all of the City
departments, and they received every approval. The drawings
are not finished for the other buildings yet.
Mr. McCall reiterated that the City missed by a couple of
days of taking a year for the permit process. For the
Council to do this now seemed totally unfair to Mr. McCall.
Mayor Zimmerman thought it came back to the Council for a
reason.
Councilman Cassandra did not feel that they discussed the
reasons why the height was justified. He said if the Coun-
cil would look at "Section 4F. 3a through i, Boynton Beach
Code," they would see that the request was not justified.
It was not a whim but something you look at, and Councilman
Cassandra began commenting as follows:
With reference to "a", Councilman Cassandra said it did not
address the community behind it.
As to "b", Councilman Cassandra said the height exception is
necessary to the builder.
Reading "c", Councilman Cassandra said this would be north
and south and they would block the sun area to the homes
that are 3 stories below them, so there would be some effect.
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Vice Mayor Ferrell reiterated that he thought the fair way
to deal with the people was to say it is 45 feet PERIOD. He
did not think they could shift at each meeting.
Mr. McCall stated that these are necessary parts of a build-
ing. What the Council was saying was to put anything on the
roof, you would have to build a three story building. Using
a percentage of the total length of the building, Mr. McCall
told the Council to look and just a very, very small amount
of it sticks above the 45 feet.
Mrs. Ben Uleck called out from the audience, "Eight feet."
· - " and Mr.
Mr and Mrs Uleck shouted, "Rules are rules,
Uleck said, "If Mr. McCall gets eight feet, the next guy
Will want 22 feet."
Councilman Wright thought perhaps it would be a good idea
to get a building moratorium placed until the City could
get some of these things finalized because he thought it was
asking too much of the people who are doing things in the
community to come in and be slapped continually by the City
Council due to things like this.
Councilman Wright could not imagine that all of the pro-
fessionals in building construction would give their
assistance in doing an ordinance like this and put in the
exceptions, not knowing they would be needed or required.
He could not understand the paying of all of the pro-
fessionals in the City their kinds of salaries to come and
bring this "kind of garbage." He could not imagine that this
was being done.
Councilman Wright said Mr. Annunziato and all the other
professionals thought it was a great idea to have these
exceptions, especially when they were considering a four
story building. If the Council is totally against it, they
should readdress it and say they just want three story
buildings and no more than 45 feet, regardless of any of the
exceptions. That seemed to be the way it should be done if
everyone was objecting to a few additional feet.
Cguncilman Wright said this is what the people in the
c?mmunity said they would like to have done. The City
Council had supporters to take it to referendum. He thought
they should do something before people come just to be turned
down. Councilman Wright felt it was a very important matter.
Mayor Zimmerman thought the air conditioning could be put on
the ground level. He admitted it may be more noisy and look
as bad on the ground as it would above, but it was the
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Council's decision. Some man in the audience wished to say
something and was told the motion was under discussion.
Councilman Warnke explained that the Council goes by
Robert's Rules of Order.
At the request of Councilman Cassandra, Mayor Zimmerman
instructed Mrs. Boroni to take a roll call vote on the
motion to deny, as follows:
Councilman Warnke
Aye
Mr. McCall asked if he could make a request. Mayor Zimmerman
informed him that the Council was taking a vote now, but he
could make a remark when they were through. Councilman
Wright thought if Mr. McCall wanted to withdraw his request,
he should be able to do that.
Mr. McCall stated that there were actually two requests, one
for the air conditioning cooling tower (6'7") and the other
was for the elevator, which was two feet. He asked if they
would specify whether they were denying the entire thing or
just the cooling tower. Mayor Zimmerman replied that this
was to deny the entire request the way it was. If Mr.
McCall brought in another request, it may be accepted. Both
Councilman Warnke and Councilman Cassandra agreed that was
the motion.
Mr. Annunziato clarified his comments. He only put 8.67
feet because that included the 50.2 feet, which was the top
of the elevator peak. Obviously, if the one was approved,
the other was in line with it. In Mr. McCall's letter of
February 25, he pointed out that the air conditioning
structure is 53'8" and the elevator goes to 50'2". Mr.
Annunziato said he would read the letter and was going to
point these out on the overlay.
Mayor Zimmerman asked Councflman Warnke if he wanted to
withdraw his motion. Councilman Warnke took exception, say-
ing they were in the middle of a vote, and they should stay
with Robert's Rules of Order. Mayor Zimmerman asked Council-
man Cassandra, who seconded the motion, if he agreed.
Councilman Cassandra answered affirmatively.
Mrs. Boroni continued the roll call vote, as follows:
Councilman Wright
Mayor Zimmerman
Vice Mayor Ferrell
Councilman Cassandra
No
Aye
Aye
Aye
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The motion to de_~ carried 4-1 with Councilman Wright voting
against the motion. The request was DENIED.
Councilman Cassandra thought that from now on, 45 feet would
have to be maintained because they cannot have exceptions to
the rule.
F. Consider request for an exception to C-1 District Height
Regulations to permit the construction of mechanical
equipment and screen/parapet wall which exceed the regu-
lation by 1.25 feet. This request was submitted by
Daniel Bienko for James Brady, President, Pylon Real
Estate Development Corporation
Mr. Annunziato said this involves the westernmost building
of the Pylon Interstate Plaza, which is the office building
development located on Woolbright Road at the entrance of
Boynton Commerce Center east of the E-4 Canal.
Mr. Annunziato informed Councilman Warnke that this building
has not been built and is the second of two buildings. The
first building did not have this problem. Because of the
way the grades were cut and proposed, the grade elevation at
the base of the building is somewhat higher and necessitated
the need for this equipment.
Daniel Victor Bienko, Registered Architect, Briel, Rhame,
Poynter & Houser, Architect - Engineers, Inc., 5499 North
Federal Highway, Suite D, Boca Raton, Florida 33431, said
the first building is ready for construction. During the
design process, they respected the procedures of the City.
At that time, the Community Appearance Board (CAB) expressed
a strong need to screen the air conditioning equipment which
would be on top of the roof.
Mr. Bienko said they took the desires of the CAB, incorpora-
ted them into the final design product, and ran into some
problems after the fact with the second building because of
the grading around the building. The Ordinance reads that
the average grade from the four corners to the building has
to be 30 feet. The front building comfortably fits under
the 30 feet, even with the parapet, but because of the land-
fall off towards the canal and the bridge rise that crosses
1-95 and the interchange, they were not able to respect the
parking needs in the traffic flow on the site and still get
underneath the 30 foot criteria.
They addressed the impact in their correspondence, and Mr.
Bienko stated that they feel it is not detrimental to any-
one in the adjacent area. If they wanted to, they could say
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it would block out the morning sunrise for 1-1./4 feet, which
amounts to two or three minutes in the morning. Other than
that, it has no impact on light and air circulation.
One of the things that is most helpful to them in this
consideration is the fact that they have the increased
separation from adjacent property by the drainage canal.
Mayor Zimmerman noted the circumstances here were different,
and he asked if the 30 foot height limit in this zoning
district was set by referendum. Mr. Annunziato said this is
the district height regulation which appeared in the Zoning
Code at the time it was prepared in 1975.
Councilman Cassandra said the parapet is to hide the mechani-
cal appurtenances on top, and he asked if it was above 45
feet. Mr. Annunziato answered negatively. Councilman
Cassandra understood they were trying to get the same
symmetry of their building and the same height. To do that,
they were increasing what would have been a normal design by
1.25 feet above the height limitation of the City of Boynton
Beach. Mr. Bienko agreed that, essentially, was what was
happening. The three feet above the roof line was necessary
to properly screen the air conditioning equipment. When you
apply the same three feet to the second building, you exceed
the limitation by 1.25 feet. There was more discussion.
Councilman Warnke commented that they were talking about
1.25 feet above 30 feet and not above the 45 feet, and he
moved to approve the request for an exception. Councilman
Wright seconded the motion.
Councilman Cassandra questioned whether this was 46.25 feet
above the grade level. City Manager Cheney informed him it
was 31.25 feet. There was more discussion. Councilman
Cassandra asked if it had anything to do with Section 4F of
the City's Code because of the 30 foot requirement. Mr.
Annunziato answered that it did. City Manager Cheney
advised that Mr. Bienko responded to Section 4F in his
letter of February 11, 1985.
A vote was taken on the motion, and the motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Zimmerman declared an intermission at 9:05 P. M. and
the meeting reconvened at 9:15 P. M.
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LEGAL
Ordinances - 2nd Reading - PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed.Ordinance No. 85-15 Re: Annexation of Rights-
of-Way/Boynton Beach Boulevard, Knuth Road and Boynton
Beach Plaza Alleyway
Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 85-15 by title:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ANNEXING A CERTAIN UNIN-
CORPORATED TRACT OF LAND THAT IS CONTIGUOUS TO THE
CITY LIMITS WITHIN PALM BEACH COUNTY, AND THAT WILL,
UPON ITS ANNEXATION, CONSTITUTE A REASONABLY COMPACT
ADDITION TO THE CITY TERRITORY; SAID PROPERTY
COMPRISING THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A PORTION
OF BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD, A PORTION OF KNUTH ROAD,
AND AN ALLEYWAY ABUTTING THE BOYNTON BEACH PLAZA;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING ~FOR ADVERTISING; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING FOR
FILING WITH THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES."
Mayor Zimmerman ascertained that nobody in the audience
wished to speak in favor or in opposition to this ordinance.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Vice Mayor Ferrell moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
85-15 on second reading. Councilman Warnke seconded the
motion.
Mayor Zimmerman asked about the post office. Mr. Annunziato
thought they were proceeding and was not sure they had an
obligation to secure permits from anybody. City Manager
Cheney commented that they have an obligation to have some-
one turn the water on for them.
Mrs. Boroni took a roll call vote as follows:
Councilman Wright
Mayor Zimmerman
Vice Mayor Ferrell
Councilman Cassandra
Councilman Warnke
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
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Proposed Ordinance No. 85-17 Re: Uses permitted in a
PID District (Proposed Ordinance has been found by the
Planning Board to be consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan and is consistent with previous City Council direc-
tions and discussions. Ordinance would require PID uses
to be subject to Environmental Review process)
Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 85-17 by title:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING APPENDIX A - ZONING
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, BY
AMENDING SECTION 7. PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT., E. USES PERMITTED, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL
PERMITTED USES COMPLY WITH THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
OF SECTION 4-N OF THE ZONING CODE; BY PROVIDING THAT
CERTAIN USES SHALL REQUIRE THE ISSUANCE OF AN ENVIRON-
MENTAL REVIEW PERMIT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY
OTHER PROVISION OF SECTION 7. PLANNED INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND
EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ENACTED; PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO
CODIFY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Mayor Zimmerman determined no one in the audience wished to
speak in favor or in opposition to this Ordinance. THE
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Vice Mayor Ferrell moved to adopt Ordinance No. 85-17 on
second reading, seconded by Councilman Warnke. A roll call
vote on the motion was taken by Mrs. Boroni, as follows:
Mayor Zimmerman
Vice Mayor Ferrell
Councilman Cassandra
Councilman Warnke
Councilman Wright
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 85-18 Re: CRA Moratorium
Extended (Proposed extension is related to timing of
expected approval of CBD Ordinance)
Attorney Vance read proposed O'rdinance No. 85-18 by title:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 83-40 BY EXTENDING A TEMPORARY
MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OR ALTERATION OF BUILDINGS AND
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STRUCTURES WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT OF
THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AUTOMATIC REPEAL; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Mayor Zimmerman ascertained that no one in the audience
wished to speak in favor or against this Ordinance. THE
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilman Warnke moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No.
85-18 on second reading, seconded by Councilman Wright.
Mrs. Boroni took a roll call vote on the motion, as follows:
Vice Mayor Ferrell
Councilman Cassandra
Councilman Warnke
Councilman Wright
Mayor Zimmerman
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 85-19 Re: Adoption of
The National Electrical Code, 1984 Edition
Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 85-19 by title:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5, BUILDING CODE, SECTION 5-16
ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1984
EDITION TOGETHER WITH UNIFORM MINIMUM PALM BEACH
COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BUILDING
CODE ADVISORY BOARD OF PALM BEACH COUNTY AS AMENDED;
PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS CLAUSE; REPEALING PROVISIONS;
AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES."
Mayor Zimmerman determined that no one in the audience
wanted to speak in favor or in opposition to this Ordinance.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Councilman Warnke moved to adopt Ordinance No. 85-19 on
second reading, seconded by Councilman Cassandra. A roll
call vote on the motion was taken by Mrs. Boroni, as follows:
Councilman Cassandra
Councilman Warnke
Councilman Wright
Mayor Zimmerman
Vice Mayor Ferrell
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
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ORDINANCES - lST READING:
1. Proposed Ordinance No. 85-16 Re: Noise Ordinance
................................................. TABLED
Councilman Cassandra moved to remove Ordinance No. 85-16
from the table, seconded by Councilman Warnke. Motion
carried 5-0.
Attorney Vance read proposed Ordinance No. 85-16 by title
on first reading:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.
OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS, ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL.
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,
~FLORIDA, BY REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY SECTION 15.8.
NOISE. AND BY SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR A NEW SECTION
15.8 THROUGH 15.8.8 ENTITLED "NOISE CONTROL.";
PROVIDING FOR THE PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF SAID ORDI-
NANCE; PROVIDING STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS FOR
NOISE CONTROL; PROVIDING FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION;
PROVIDING INSPECTION PROCEDURES; PROVIDING FOR THE
PROHIBITION OF CERTAIN ACTS; PROVIDING FOR PENAL-
TIES; PROVIDING FOR SOUND LEVEL LIMITS BY RECEIV-
ING LAND USES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER
PROVISION OF CHAPTER 15. OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS.
SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY
ENACTED; PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES."
Councilman Warnke moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 85-16
on first reading, seconded by Councilman Cassandra.
Councilman Cassandra asked Attorney Vance if you measure the
noise level from the boundary line of the property to the
noise item. With the old side setbacks of 7-1/2 feet, an
air conditioner could be put on a concrete slab 2-1/2 feet
from your boundary line or closer. Attorney Vance read the
definition of "REAL PROPERTY LINE", from near the top of
page 6 of the Ordinance. He then read from "Sound Levels by
Receiving Land Use", near the top of page 9.
It was City Manager Cheney's understanding that once this
Ordinance is passed, they will next identify two or three
people that they will send to a Noise Inspector's certifica-
tion session if they can find such a program. These people
will be prepared to be expert witnesses in court, which both
City Manager Cheney and Attorney Vance said is required.
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Councilman Warnke interjected that equipment will also have
to be pUrchased.
A roll call vote on the motion was taken by Mrs. Boroni:
Councilman Warnke
Councilman Wright
Mayor Zimmerman
Vice Mayor Ferrell
Councilman Cassandra
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
Proposed Ordinance No. 85-20
Zoning Map
Re: Replace the Official
For the record, Attorney Vance said the basic reason for
this Ordinance is to replace an old, defrayed and battered
zoning map that is beginning to fall apart. He read proposed
Ordinance No. 85-20 by title:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, REPLACING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP AS ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 80-19, WHICH
WAS ENACTED MAY 20, 1980; PROVIDING THAT THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP ADOPTED HEREIN SHALL REPEAL AND SUPERSEDE
ALL PRIOR ZONING MAPS; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE,
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES."
Councilman Wright moved to adopt proposed Ordinance No. 85-20
on first reading, seconded by Vice Mayor Ferrell.
Councilman Warnke asked if this would be changed again when
they get the Central Business District (CBD) Ordinance.
City Manager Cheney replied that it will be, but this will
be needed in the interim.
Mrs. Boroni took a roll call vote on the motion, as follows:
Councilman Wright
Mayor Zimmerman
Vice Mayor Ferrell
Councilman Cassandra
Councilman Warnke
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Aye
Motion carried 5-0.
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BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
MARCH 5, 1985
RESOLUTIONS
None.
OTHER
Report on City Code of Ordinance Review
City Manager Cheney said the Municipal Code Corporation
looked a~ our Code and identified those areas where we are
inconsistent with State law and those areas where there are
inconsistencies within the Code itself, and made other
suggestions that appeared to be appropriate.
City Manager Cheney told of the Code Corporation's organiza-
tion. He suggested that once the Council had a chance to
study this, they put it on an agenda or workshop. City
Manager Cheney did not think there was any other way the
Council could do this than to take it item by item, agree
that they want to go along with the changes, instruct the
City Attorney to prepare (with whatever help the Code
Corporation will give) the Ordinances necessary to make the
changes, and then adopt them.
City Manager Cheney thought there were two other things
that then would need to be done: (1) When they met with the
Code people, they suggested that the City might want to
look at the Charter. City Manager Cheney suggested that the
Council ask the Code Corporation to review the City Charter,
as there are things in the Charter which are out of place.
(2) Then City Manager Cheney thought they should take the
Code Book, chapter by chapter, and see the changes they want
to make from a policy point of view. He thought a lot of
what the Council wants to address are policy questions in
the Code, and he explained.
Attorney Vance thought it might make sense to request the
Code Corporation to review the Charter and do a work session
on the Charter and the suggestions. There was discussion.
When some of the Council Members were at the Code
Corporation, Councilman Warnke recalled they indicated
there might be a better way of indexing the Charter and the
Code Book, and the Code Corporation agreed. City Manager
Cheney said the question was whether they wanted to pay to
have them index it now or wait until the City gets some of
the "stuff" out of it.
City Manager Cheney suggested Wednesday, April 3, at 7:30
P. M. as a tenative date for a workshop. He said they
could talk about it as they go along.
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
MARCH 5, 1985
OLD BUSINESS
Capital Improvement Program Architectural Selection
Decision
Based on the Workshop Meeting of March 4, 1985, Vice Mayor
Ferrell said he would make a motion. He was advised by
Mayor Zimmerman and City Manager Cheney that all three of
the firms were to be named, in the order selected.
Vice Mayor Ferrell moved to select:
1. Miller, Meier & Associates
2. Wallace, Roberts & Todd
3. Oliver & Glidden Architects
Councilman Warnke seconded the motion, and the motion
carried 5-0.
City Manager Cheney conferred with Mr. Miller this morning
and is to meet with him for their first discussion on
March 15.
NEW BUSINESS
Consider Staggered Terms for City Boards - requested by
Councilman Nick Cassandra
City Manager Cheney passed out a revised memorandum to the
Council. Councilman Cassandra thought the memo was self-
explanatory. City Attorney Vance agreed with Mayor Zimmerman
that it will mean changing the Ordinance or Resolution in
some cases. There was discussion. City Manager Cheney
interpreted the indications of the Council to mean they
should proceed according to his revised memorandum of
March 5. Attorney Vance said he would start drafting the
appropriate Resolutions and Ordinances in accordance with
the memorandum.
ADMINISTRATIVE
ae
Consider replacement to fill alternate position on
Community Appearance Board (Vice Mayor Robert Ferrell
- Postponed to February 19, 1985) ................. TABLED
Vice Mayor Ferrell wished this to be left on the table.
Consider replacement to fill alternate position on
Boynton Beach Housing Authority -
Councilman James R. Warnke ........................ TABLED
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
MARCH 5, 1985
Councilman Warnke wanted this left on the table. He said
they may want to change their Board or terminate it.
OTHER
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Wright moved, seconded by Vice Mayor Ferrell, to
adjourn, and the meeting adjourned at 9:40 P. M.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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AGENDA
March 5, 1985
CONSENT AGENDA - ADMINISTRATIVE
ALLEN INSURANCE AGENCY
Audit on General Liability for period from 9/20/83
to 9/20/84.
Pay from various funds--Golf Course, Water & Sewer and
General Fund.
ALLEN INSURANCE AGENCY
Audit on Automobile Blanket insurance from 9/30/83
to 9/20/84.
Pay from Vehicle Service Fund---501-!93-519-40-41
ALSAY INCORPORATED
Redevelopment and Rescreening of Water Supply of
Well %10 per contract.
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-169-01-00
e
BOCA RATON PUBLISHING COMPANY
17,000 Boynton Bulletin's for Recreation Dept.
Pay from General Fund---001-721-572-40-72 $600.00
Pay from Publicity Fund---001-191-519-40-5J 600.00
Total 1200.00
BOYNTON BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Informational Services - January 1985
Pay from Publicity Fund---101-191-519-40-54
e
CAMPANELLA CORPORATION Est. %4
Cherry Hills Improvement Project Phase I and II thru
February 26, 1985.
Pay from General Fund---001-000-115-87-00
10~ Reimbursable from Community Redevelopment
CLUB CAR
February Lease of 30 Golf Carts and Maintenance
Pay from B-B.Rec.Fac.Rev.--411-726-572-40-99
DAVIS WATER & WASTE INDUSTRIESt INC.
Odophos Liquid No. 1 for Sewage Pumping
Pay from Water & Sewer Revenue---401-352-535-30-65
CoUNCiL
l eet ng.
4,792.00
1,327.00
21,335.00
1,200.00
1,125.00
75,699.20
2,138.50
10,890.00
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11.
12.
13.
14.
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16.
17.
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ELPEXr INC.
6 Tires ~ $225.00 each.
Pay from Vehicle Service Fund---501-193-519-30-22
ERNST &WHINNEY
Professional Services rendered, through 1/31/85 in
connection with annual audit for year ended 9/30/84.
Pay from various funds.
DAN GAGNON - PAINTING & WATERPROOFING, INC.
Cleaning& Repainting Potable Water Clarification Unit
as per contract.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev.---401-332-533-40-3S
HAYGOOD & WILLIAMS, P.A.
Professional Services rendered through Dec.,1984
thru Jan. 31, 1985.
Pay from Community Redev. Agency---621-136-513-40h68
HOLMAC INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Oil and Lube for vehicles.
Pay from Vehicle Service Fund---501-193-519-30-21
PARK STRUCTURES OF AMERICAt INC.
4-2 Seater (No backs on seats) for Beach Improvement.
Pay from Rec.& MuniciDa1 Beach Improvement Fund:
303-000-169-33-00
Council approved 12/18/84
S.I. LIME COMPANY
Pebble quicklime for Water Treatment
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev.---401-332-533-30-65
JIM VANCE, P.A.
Professional Legal Services - Robert Richardson vs
City - $2,437.50 & Palm Beach Leisureville vs City -
$1,893.75
Pay from General Fund---001-141-514-40-6M $2,437.50
Pay from General Fund---001-141-514-40-61 1,893.75
Total $4,331.25
J. WILLIAMS PUMP SERVICE~ INC.
Gould Lime Slurry Pump. per bid specifications.
Pay from Water & Sewer Rev.h--401-332_533_40_33
$ 1,350.00
9,020.00
7,600.00
1,368.75
1,892.93
2,135.00
14,409.49
4,331.25
3,183.75
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20.
21.
22.
23.
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WOODBURY CHEMICAL CO~IPANY
5,600 Lbs, Medalist Special Blends for Golf Course
Pay from 1983/84 Budget-~411-726-572-30-46
Per bid 9/11/84, ~Council approved 9/18/84
CHARLIE ANDREWS
Driver for Senior Citizens Club 1 wk.
Pay from Federal Revenue Sharing---320-641-564-40-5A
Per Ordinance ~73-15, passed 5/15/73
ISIAH ANDREWS
Driver for Senior Citizens Club 2 wks.
Pay from Federal Revenue Sharing---320-641-564-40-5A
Per Ordinance ~73-15, passed 5/15/73
WILLIE RUTH MCGRADY
Server for Senior Cltizens Club 3 wks.
Pay from Federal Revenue Sharing---320-641-564-40-5A
Per Ordinance $73-15, passed 5/15/73
OUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT BOARD
ity's portion "SHELL OIL PROPERTY APPRAISAL~$2"
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-169-12-00
~HEODORE M. MORGAN, M.AoI.
Re: Windward S/D Sewer Force Main and Water Lines
Project No~ 02584 -- Parcel: Mac Connell & Hall
Pay from Utility General Fund---403-000-!69-01-00
The bills described have been approved and verified by the
department heads involved; checked and approved for payment
by the Finance Department.
4,730.00
70.20
140.40
201.60
2,100.00
2,400.00
Grady~FinanceC~~Director
I therefore recommend payment of these bills.
Peter L. Cheney, City Manager